Above: Santa Day is coming soon. It’s just one of several holiday events to make sure are in your calendar. (photos by Beth Melo and contributed by Messiah Community Chorus)
Thanksgiving is a week from today. That means the biggest weekend for holiday celebrations is right around the corner and event organizers are eager for residents to mark their calendars.
Already, I’m aware of about two dozen special events related to December holidays* (including shopping). These are mostly events in Southborough. But I also included concerts for community choruses and singing groups in our area that include Southborough singers.
As I post more details on these events, I’ll insert links below to dedicated posts. And I’m sure that there are many more to come that I’ll be adding as the season progresses. From now through Christmas, I’ll be keeping these on a special page that is easy to find under the Events menu.
Sunday, November 17, 2024
Winter Market (10:00 am – 4:00 pm) @ Southborough Community House, 28 Main Street & Apothecary Artists, 11 Main Street: Shop from local artists and craftspeople and buy gifts for the holiday season. For details and vendor list, see dedicated post.
Saturday, November 30, 2024
Small Business Saturday: I encourage residents to support Southborough businesses on this day (and year round). Click here for my Shop Local directory.
Classical Christmas Concert (4:30 pm) @ Deerfoot Mansion, 84 Main St: Fundraiser for Southborough Historical Society’s History & Arts Center. Includes an orchestra concert in the restored chapel and refreshments in the Carriage House. For details, see dedicated post.
Sunday, December 1, 2024
DIY Workshop: Rustic Wooden Box (1:00 – 2:00 pm) @ Gulbankian Florist, 40 Mt Vickery Rd: There is a registration fee and attendance is limited. For details, see related post.
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
DIY Workshop: Festive Holiday Door Swag (6:30 – 8:00 pm) @ Gulbankian Florist, 40 Mt Vickery Rd: There is a registration fee and attendance is limited. For details, see related post.
Thursday, December 5, 2024
DIY Workshop: Ladies’ Night Out – Boxwood Trees (6:30 – 8:30 pm) @ Community House, 28 Main St: There is a registration fee and attendance is limited. For details, see related post.
Friday, December 6, 2024
Girl Scout Holiday Sing-along (6:30 – 7:30 pm) @ Community House Lawn: Event for all families in Southborough. Kick off the holiday season with an old-fashioned holiday sing-along with some modern touches. (Stay tuned for post with more details.)
WCC Holiday Show (7:30 pm) @ Gibbons Middle School, Westborough: The Westborough Community Chorus will perform its annual Holiday Show, with audience singalong and a visit from Santa. For details, click here.
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Annual Kids Shop (9:00 am – 2:00 pm) @ St Anne’s Church Parish Hall, 20 Boston Road: An annual Southborough tradition. Boy Scout Troop 92 provides a safe haven for kids to do their own holiday shopping. While waiting, adults can enjoy a bake sale and coffee. (Stay tuned for post with more details.)
Christmas Bazaar (10:00 am – 2:00 pm) @ St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 27 Main Street: Featuring the White Elephant and craft sales, a silent auction, basket raffle, a lunchtime Café, and more. (Stay tuned for post with more details.)
Southborough Art & Gift Sale (10:00 am – 5:00 pm) @ 49 Lynbrook Road (L’Abri Fellowship): Local artisans and craftspeople will be selling holiday gifts. This event is free and open to the public. (Stay tuned for post with more details.)
Holiday Tree Party (10:30 am – 3:00 pm) @ Southborough Library: Kids are invited to drop-in to enjoy refreshments and make ornaments to hang on the library holiday tree. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library.
Holiday Book Sale (11:00 am – 4:00 pm) @ Southborough Library: The Friends of the Southborough Library will be holding a special sale with DVDs, CDs, and more. One free book per child.
Santa Day (12:00 – 3:00 pm) @ Community House: Free event for the community. See Santa arrive by helicopter (or fire engine in case of inclement weather). Then join him and Southborough Kindergroup at the Community House for activities and refreshments before kids share their wishes with Santa while posing for a picture. For details, see dedicated post.
WCC Holiday Show (7:30 pm) @ Gibbons Middle School, Westborough: The Westborough Community Chorus will perform its annual Holiday Show, with audience singalong and a visit from Santa. For details, click here.
Sunday, December 8, 2024
DIY Workshop: Boxwood and Dried Fruit Wreath (1:00 – 2:30 pm) @ Gulbankian Florist, 40 Mt Vickery Rd: There is a registration fee and attendance is limited. For details, see related post.
WCC Holiday Show (2:00 pm) @ Gibbons Middle School, Westborough: The Westborough Community Chorus will perform its annual Holiday Show, with audience singalong and a visit from Santa. For details, click here.
Messiah Community Concert (3:30 pm) @ Pilgrim Congregational Church, 15 Common St: The annual concert performing selections from Handel’s Messiah. For details, see related post.
DIY Workshop: Winter Porch Planter (6:30 – 8:00 pm) @ Gulbankian Florist, 40 Mt Vickery Rd: There is a registration fee and attendance is limited. For details, see related post.
Monday, December 9, 2024
DIY Workshop: Boxwood and Dried Fruit Wreath (6:30 – 8:30 pm) @ Gulbankian Florist, 40 Mt Vickery Rd: There is a registration fee and attendance is limited. For details, see related post.
Thursday, December 12, 2024
DIY Workshop: Mason Jar Holiday Box Centerpiece (6:30 – 8:30 pm) @ Cold Harbor Brewing Company in Westborough: There is a registration fee and attendance is limited. For details, see related post.
Sunday, December 15, 2024
DIY Workshop: Holiday Chalkboard Box Centerpiece (4:00 – 5:00pm) @ Gulbankian Florist, 40 Mt Vickery Rd: There is a registration fee and attendance is limited. For details, see related post.
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
ARHS Holiday Concert (6:30/7:00 pm) @ Algonquin Regional High School Auditorium, 79 Bartlett St, Northborough: The school’s annual Christmas concert traditionally brings together both instrumental and vocal groups. (Snow date: Dec 18) (Stay tuned for post with more details.)
Friday, December 20, 2024
NSBORO Schools early dismissal for Holiday break: Public Schools of Southborough and Northborough start the winter break with an early dismissal. School doesn’t resume until January 2nd.
Tuesday, December 24 & Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day religious services @ Southborough churches: Stay tuned for my annual dedicated post listing Christmas Masses, Candlelight Services, Carols, Pageants & Celebrations at the seven churches in town.
If you have an event you are running, or know about, that isn’t on the list yet, please email me at mysouthborough@gmail.com!
*I didn’t include Southborough Senior Center events that likely already have full registration with waitlists.
Updated (11/15/24 1:32 pm): I added the most recent link for this Sunday’s market and added the December 7th Art & Gift Sale.
